'Amelia used to be quite a shy child but pageants have really helped her open up and be more confident' | ✍️ Portia Richmond
But our experience has been the complete opposite. I only enter Amelia in ‘natural’ pageants, where make-up is banned on children and they’re only allowed to wear age-appropriate clothing.
The pageants we enter encourage charitable giving, but me and Amelia have chosen the causes closest to our own hearts.I’ve explained to Amelia that not everybody is as lucky as she is and we should help other people whenever we can. It’s a maxim she’s learned to live by.Pageants really opened my eyes to the world of charitable giving and supporting good causes, although I’ve always been that way inclined.
Then there are the ‘natural’ pageants, which have stricter rules on what children can wear and often have a charity focus. I’ve done a bit of glitz myself but when Amelia started competing I decided natural would be a better route for us. I didn’t want her to get any criticism or backlash from other people.
I work full time as a carer for the disabled, and also have a five year-old son, Coleson-Christopher, so our pageants have to fit around our busy lives.
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